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How much sleep does a healthy adult need each night?

7 or more hours for adults 18 to 60.

  1. 5 hours if you feel fine
  2. 7 or more hours ✔
  3. Exactly 9 hours, no less

Why: CDC says adults 18 to 60 need 7 or more hours a night. Less sleep makes it harder to focus, stay healthy, and drive safely.

Huh, didn't know that: Adults 65 and older are advised to get 7 to 8 hours.

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Sources

  1. CDC: About Sleep https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html

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